William Howard Taft

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was William Howard Taft born?September 15, 1857
2. Where was William Howard Taft born?Cincinnati, Ohio
3. What is the presidential term?March 4, 1909 – March 4, 1913
4. What is the chief justice term?July 11, 1921 – February 3, 1930
5. Who was William Howard Taft?He was a U.S. President and later the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the only person to hold both jobs.
6. What did Taft do before he became president?He was a lawyer, judge, Solicitor General, judge on the Sixth Circuit, governor of the Philippines, and Secretary of War.

Antitrust Cases: Legal actions taken to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition among businesses.
Progressive Wing: A political faction advocating for social reforms, government regulation, and expanded democracy.
Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law; the study of legal systems and principles.